Facilities Controls Engineer

Anduril Industries · Ashville, OH

Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 30+ days ago

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An engineer-level controls role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Ashville, OH. , you will own the operation, reliability, and expansion of the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) across the campus.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, PLC, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $100k–$148k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 25 controls engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live controls postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 76%
✓ Automation 76%
Robotics 68%
✓ Root cause 36%
Team leadership 36%
Lean 28%

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Required qualifications

✓5+ years of experience in controls engineering, building automation, or industrial instrumentation, preferably in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, data centers, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
✓Demonstrated experience managing and programming Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
✓Deep knowledge of communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP) and low-voltage electrical systems.
✓Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, P&IDs, and sequence of operations documents.
✓Hands-on troubleshooting experience with control panels, controllers, VFDs, flow meters, actuators, and environmental sensors.
✓Experience managing controls vendors, system integrators, and electrical contractors.
✓Proven ability to work independently with ambiguity, managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
✓Strong attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all safety, company, and regulatory requirements.
✓Ability and willingness to handle emergencies outside of normal working hours.
✓Physical capability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and work in industrial environments (ladders, mechanical rooms, etc.).
✓Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred qualifications

✓Tridium Niagara 4 (N4) or AX certification.
✓Experience with EPMS platforms
✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field.
✓Understanding of OT cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443) and industrial network architecture.
✓Experience supporting secure spaces (SCIFs/SAPFs).
✓Experience with energy management, LEED, or commissioning standards.

$123,000 — $162,000 USD

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About the team

Anduril’s Facilities team is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. The Facilities Operations team is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the physical infrastructure to ensure operational continuity, safety, and efficiency. This role reports through the facilities leadership and focuses on automation, monitoring, metering and control systems.

About the job

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team at our Arsenal 1 campus. In this role, you will own the operation, reliability, and expansion of the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) across the campus. You will collaborate with facilities managers, equipment owners, and external integration partners to ensure our complex HVAC, electrical distribution, and critical utility systems run at peak performance. This role requires a deep technical understanding of control theory, industrial networks, electrical systems, and software integration.

What you’ll do

•Own the day-to-day operation, programming, and optimization of the campus BMS and EPMS.
•Program, configure, and troubleshoot Direct Digital Control (DDC) and PLC systems, graphics, and alarm structures.
•Manage external controls contractors and system integrators during facility expansions, retrofits, and capital improvement projects.
•Collaborate with the MEP engineering and operations teams to review sequences of operations (SOO) and commission new equipment.
•Perform root-cause analysis on system failures, temperature/pressure excursions, and power quality anomalies using data trends and analytics.
•Ensure the integrity and cybersecurity of the Operational Technology (OT) network in close coordination with our IT and Information Security teams.
•Establish and execute preventative and corrective maintenance programs for controls hardware, sensors, actuators, and software databases.
•Develop user-friendly dashboards, graphics, and automated reports for energy tracking, utility usage, and equipment runtime.
•Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including control schematics, system architecture diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).